sonic boom vol. 3
Volume 3 of Giant Step’s free monthly ‘Sonic Boom’ series features tracks by Denitia and Sene, Seravince, Moonchild, MED, Stacy Epps, Shafiq Husayn & The Dove Society, Josiah and some more. You can still download Volume 1 & 2 on Bandcamp. SONIC BOOM VOL. 3 by Giant Step Support: Giant Step | Bandcamp | Maiya Norton
colman brothers remixed
After the their latest album on Wah Wah 45s, the Colman Brothers now released their remix project. Up and coming beat-maker from Caracas, Venezula, Jimmy Flamante kicks things off in a low slung style akin to producer of the moment Tall Black Guy, who also features with his typically laid back re-working of one of […]
misc.
misc. = we’re playing miscellaneous tunes, from jazz, soul to hip-hop the base genre of bklyn. something new mixed with well known classics to comfort your eardrums. the event is planned to take place twice a month at munichs yip yab. first date is next week 20th march (event link). Enjoy the teaser jazz/hip-hop fusion mix […]
spiritual jazz vol. 4
Jazzman Records return with the fourth instalment in their hugely popular ‘Spiritual Jazz’ series. This time, with volume four, the emphasis is solely on; Americans in Europe. It’s well known that throughout the 20th century, fed up with poor working conditions and racism in their home country, many American jazz musicians chose to leave the […]
wondercore island
The guys of Melbournes Wondercore Island agency released their new mixtape featuring 21 tracks by artists such as Clever Austin, Vulture St Tape Gang, Laneous & The Family Yah, Silentjay, Hiatus Kaiyote, Bendaur, Georgia Potter and some more. Enjoy the free download below via Bandcamp. Wondercore Island Mixtape #1 by Wondercore Island Support: Facebook | Twitter | Bandcamp
dope beasts
We’re following Karim‘s beats and edits since a while now. If you’re interested in listening to ‘dope’ remixes of great funk and soul reworks, tune in to our special soundcloud-selection. Karim dropps his productions via Dope Beasts, his own label, you can purchase them digital and in physical form on Bandcamp. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud […]
songs without words
‘Songs Without Words’ is a new, ongoing series of instrumental albums by producer Kev Brown. Volume 1 features a diverse batch of twelve instrumentals, including some of Kev’s personal favorites as well as some previously unreleased / unheard material. Available soon via Redefinition Records. Support: Facebook | Bandcamp | Redefinition Records | Soundcloud
603
Cosmogum from Brasil released their first self produced EP it’s entitled ‘603’ which is the number of the apartment in the centre of São Paulo where they recorded the EP. Available for streaming and as free download via Bandcamp. Be sure to check out their new video of ‘Regra de 3’ below.
cover art
‘Cover Art’ is the new project by the NEXT Collective, featuring saxophonists Logan Richardson and Walter Smith III, guitarist Matthew Stevens, keyboardists Gerald Clayton and Kris Bowers, bassist Ben Williams, drummer Jamire Williams, and special guest trumpeter Christian Scott). The album features jazz interpretations of contemporary song material by such artists as Bon Iver, Drake, […]
bricks and mortar
Suff Daddy and Ta-ku teamed up for a split EP recorded in Sydney and Perth, Australia. When Suff moved from Berlin to Sydney last summer he quickly hooked up with Perth based producer Ta-ku, best known for his ’50 Days For Dilla’ project. ‘Bricks & Mortar’ unites two beatpals with pretty different soundscapes but one […]
live at montreux
After the inquiry of Gilles Peterson, Blue Note Records uploaded the hidden recordings of Donald Byrd‘s legendary live performance from 1973’s Montreux Jazz Festival. Stream the full set below. More information about the recording here. Also check out Gilles Petersons tribute mix part 1 and 2.
one man band
Producer K-Def’s follow-up to his last EP ‘Night Shift’ is ‘One Man Band’ a complete instrumental album. The LP is filled with covers that hip-hop enthusiasts should recognize and love, it will be out in vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Redefinition Records on March 5th. Listen and download ‘Dark Soul’ and ‘Touching Realness’ below. Pre-order via […]
adventures
‘Adventures’ is the debut full-length album by French producer Dandy Teru. His opus is chock-full of notable guest vocalists and MC’s and also includes remixes by Tall Black Guy, Belgian production duo Monkey Robot and his partner-in-crime Quiet Dawn. Release son via Ubiquity Records. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
live sessions
Chet Faker previously released a couple of his live session recordings. If you missed his last project `Thinking In Textures’ check it out here.
people make the world go round
With his debut album „People Make The World Go Round“ the French producer Medline is taking you on a trip down memory lane by paying tribute to the jazz funk masters who’s music shaped the musical DNA of hip-hop. From Roy Ayers and Lonnie Liston Smith to Freddie Hubbard and the Heath Brothers. Songs like […]
czarface
CZARFACE (Inspectah Deck + 7L & Esoteric) dropped their new self-titled LP including guest appearance by Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Roc Marciano, Vinnie Paz, Cappadonna, DJ Premier and Oh No. Stream the tracks ‘Savagely Attack’ featuring Ghostface Killah and ‘Cement 3’s’ with Roc Marciano below and order your digital copy via iTunes, physical here. Support: Brick Records […]
get ready
‘Get Ready’ is the latest track from Truth and Soul’s newest act Nicole Wray and Terri Walker aka Lady. Nicole, who’s from Atlanta and Terri, from England, met in New York City in 2009 and realized that their love of soul classics and the hip-hop of today would make for a new kind of record. They […]
love for sale
Jamie Cullum released the video to his new track ‘Love For $ale’ featuring Roots Manuva and the bassline of ‘Witness the Fitness’. Visit Jamie’s website for a free download. Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | Roots Manuva